Bank of Durham and W T Blackwell Leader in City Growth
The piece lauds W T Blackwell, president and sole owner of the Bank of Durham, for guiding local growth and reforming against trusts. It details the bank’s assets, January business, deposits of 3.4 million, and 500 thousand personal responsibility, praising Durham’s financial leadership and civic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Blackwell
Bank of Durham
Blackwell
Durham
Durham Bull Tobacco Company
J. Durham
W. T.O' Blackwell
North Carolina
Banking changes and business dissolutions announced
The notices announce new banking offices to open in the Parrish building with details on discounted papers and certificates of deposit at 4 percent interest. It also records the dissolution of Linthicum and Bethell and the continuation of contractor and builder services by Hut Lixmcen in Durham.
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Parrish
Board of
Linthicum & Bethell
Durham
Hut
Lixrmcen
Charlotte Chamber Backs Richmond Rail Corridor Plan
The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce unanimously approved a proposal to connect Charlotte to Don, N C via Raleigh or Durham and to build a line to Lancaster N C. A cross county route from Sanford to Concord and Greensboro to Wadesboro would create a large rail network, with counties needing subscriptions prior to construction. Col William Johnston chairs the railways committee and will report progress.
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Charlotte
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Committee On
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Todon
N. C
Raleigh
Durham
Lancaster
William Johnston
Charnoble
Weldon
Cabarrug
Siauly
Columbus
Randolph
Chatham
Montgomery
Sanford
Concord
Greensboro
Wadesboro
Committee On Railroads
Brilliant Durable Economical Restaurant Moves Hours Open
E. C. Hacxley announces move to Carrington's corner serving friends in fine style with fall meals at 35 cents and fried oysters at 25 cents. Louse open all night. Fresh groceries arriving on every train at Whitaker's. Rawls' offers wool lined arctics 75 cents and rubber hats 25 cents. Bark cee mn oysters featured.
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Carrington’s Corner
Whitaker's. Jrs
Rawls
Barkcee
Mortgage Sale Notice in Warbam County
Under the power conferred by J. L. Russet I register the sale in Warbam County Book 9 pages 487 488. The property will be sold to the highest bidder at the Court House door at 12 m on the 29th day of Fi 1888 adjoining lands of F WD Loweroy mortgagee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Russet
Office of Register of Deeds
Warbam
F. WD. Loweroy
Hickory Firm Orders 100 Wagons Doubling 1888 Output
The Piedmont Wagon Company received an order for 100 wagons from a single firm last week. To meet this demand, the company will need to double capacity in 1888, producing 24 wagons daily instead of 12. Hurrah for Hickory the largest manufacturing town in Western North Carolina.
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Eas Hickory
Piedmont Wagon Company
Hickory
North Carolina
Local Firm Adds ALEX DELANEY to TAP. PEY & STEEL
TAP PEY & STEEL announces the addition of ALEX DELANEY from the Tanner & Delaney Engine Co of Richmond VA to the firm. Delaney, a practical machinist and skilled mechanical engineer, brings 80 valuable years of experience and promises continued customer satisfaction. The firm appeals for ongoing liberal patronage under continued management.
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Coalisane
TAP. Pey & Steel
Alex, Delaney
Coffins and Caskets Offered at Reasonable Prices
R. T. Howerton & Exp announces readiness to furnish coffins and caskets of all sizes at the most reasonable prices. Customers are urged to place orders when in need, Mangum Street, Durham, N C. September 26, 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Howerton & Exp
Mangum Street
Durham
N. C
Notice to creditors and claimants for J D Umstead estate
L L Assrean is appointed administrator of the estate of J D Umstead. Creditors must come forward and pay debts immediately and all claimants must present claims by February 8 1889 or they will be barred by recovery. Document dated February 8 1888 and filed by Strudwick Boone attorneys.
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Bank of Durham
Laneford
Dines
Combine
Congress
J. D. Umstead
L. L. Assrean
Strudwick & Boone, Atty’s
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the Daily Recorder
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Robinhon
Recompsr
W. 8
Halliburton
J. M. W. Hicks
W. J. Holloway
Whitted
Charles Thomas
Elery “Ginpound
Constipation Ee Eae Risgalice Tei
Esa
Ntti
Mama
Asaya
Wells
Righare
National Bank OP
Chas. A. Jordan
Presidert
Irene Tauler
J. 8. Carr
W. W. Fuller
H. N. Snow
E. J. Parrish
G. W. Watts
T. D. Jones
J. W. Walker
A. H. Stokes
Jas A. Bryan
G. 5. Bryan
J. 8. Cann
Leo D. Hearrrt
A. Long
Xrrorizr
Liaw
B. C
Stokes Hall
Gtrad
Zak
Meres
Col Bastoecs Trusts
Atwater
N. M. Johnson & Co
Méntf
Pes A. Pugln
Durham, N
W. A. Guthrie
Vaughan
F. Remington
Durham, N.C
W. Fuller
Attorney-At-Law
Stokes Building
Cook Axp Manning
Wright
Dr. Cook
Chapel Hill Street
Manning
Parrish Building
D* WM. Lynch
Dentisl
N.C
Man- Mangum Street
Bengal
Gil
M. A. Angter
J. ¥. Slaughter
John F. Wily
Chas
B. Christian
Bool
A. G. Carr
P. Burch
J. F. Corbett
F. Bualinn
M.A. Angier
B. N. Duke
Ww. Tok
Samuel Kramer
Lucius E. Blackwell
Geo. W. Tide
Copartnership
Hill
Linthicum
W. D. Bethel, Jr
W. D. Bethell, Jr
Lismucca & Beret
W. HL
Linthicum, Lumber, Tools &E
Linthicum& Bethell
W. D. Berurit
Uggiss
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington Vi
McMannen Street
South Street
Durham Real Estate Agency
Cleveland Street
Siterton
Rogers, Dratem Lang and Security Co
Chatham County
E. C. Hacxley
Les
Unfeciones —Fraierers Fancy Grocers
E. Pratt Street
Baltimore
Charles Street
J.J. MacKay
Main Street
Durham Furniture
R. T. Howerton
C. H. Norton
Wontragtoa Id Builder
Wiese Pasecig
Aty'es
T. W. Wood & Sons
14Th St
Richmond
Berinestall Gardeners
G. N. Walters
Raleigh, WN
Fayetteville Street
NEW Firm
HT. Minter d& Buca Ourepebe
Ov Md Ewan
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